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George Clooney and Stacy Keibler

Clooney, nominated for his leading role in The Descendants, looked dapper in a Giorgio Armani tux, while Stacy Keibler stunned in a black lace Marchesa dress.

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Viola Davis

Davis, who won Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role for The Help, wore a custom strapless Grecian silk chiffon gown with antique gold embroidered detail.

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Octavia Spencer

Spencer, who picked up the award for Outstanding Female Actress in a Supporting Role, wore an embroidered Tadashi Shoji Spring 2012 dress.

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

Pitt, who was nominated for his leading role in Moneyball, looked sleek in a black suit, while Angelina opted for a black Jenny Packham dress, Gucci shoes, and a Louis Vuitton bag. “I wanted to be comfortable,” Jolie said on the red carpet.

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Jessica Chastain

Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her work in The Help, Chastain stunned in a blue Calvin Klein Collection azure bustier dress and $2.5 million worth of Harry Winston jewels.

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Sofia Vergara

The Modern Family actress, who was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, accentuated her curves in a pink Marchesa dress.

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Lea Michele

The star of Glee showed some leg in a silver Versace dress and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

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Emma Stone

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Meryl Streep

The Iron Lady star, who was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role, wore a grey Vivienne Westwood dress.

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Tilda Swinton

Swinton channeled a Greek goddess in a custom off-white gathered jersey dress and bronze platform sandals. Swinton was nominated for an Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for her work in We Need to Talk About Kevin.

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Glenn Close

Nominated for an Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a leading role for her performance in Albert Nobbs and for Outstanding Female Actor in a Drama Series for her role in Damages, Glenn Close wore a Zac Posen black tiered taffeta and tulle gown.

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Michelle Williams

Nominated for her role in My Week With Marilyn, Williams stunned in a red lace Valentino dress, Roger Vivier shoes, Lanvin bag, and Fred Leighton jewels.

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Shailene Woodley

Woodley, who was George Clooney’s co-star in The Descendants, wore a hand-embroidered floral gown by L’Wren Scott.